Restaurants near Horse Guards

• Distance from Horse Guards: 247 meters

  Inn The Park

  Created by restaurateur and gourmet Oliver Peyton, this smart contemporary café does a great service. Elegantly constructed of wood and glass, it stands enchantingly among trees and blooms by the lakefront in one of London's most beautiful parks - no wonder it's on most touristy hit lists for al fresco eating.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 265 meters

  ICA Café & Bar

  Nestling in John Nash's magnificent Carlton House Terrace, the Institute of Contemporary Arts is a shrine to all things modern and has been wowing the crowds since it moved here in 1968.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 310 meters

  Albannach

  Opening a Scottish restaurant directly opposite that most English of tourist hot-spots sounds pretty daring, but that's the deal at this flash West End venue.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 342 meters

  Thai Square

  The flagship of the Thai Square group is in a prime spot overlooking one of London's most famous landmarks. Once an imperious embassy building it is now filled with antique Thai Buddhas, specially made terracotta friezes and stone carvings from the homeland.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 398 meters

  Roux at Parliament Square

  Located in one of the most beautiful buildings in Westminster, Roux at Parliament Square offers a comfortable, exclusive, yet delightfully approachable dining experience.

  Westminster, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 401 meters

  Brasserie Roux

  Inspired by that 'grand père' of French cuisine, Albert Roux, this blue-blooded brasserie is located on the ground floor of the luxury Sofitel Hotel - once home to Cox & Kings bank.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 406 meters

  Jom Makan

  Tucked in alongside the National Portrait Gallery, Jom Makan is one of the few restaurants in the West End to specialise in authentic Malaysian cuisine.

  Trafalgar Square, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 429 meters

  Mint Leaf

  Seriously subdued lighting sets the tone in this groovy basement bar and restaurant close to London's theatreland, and the entire space is a remarkable feat of contemporary design.

  Trafalgar Square, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 439 meters

  Haymarket Hotel, Brumus

  Right next door to the Haymarket Theatre in the heart of the West End, this impressive, recently opened hotel is 'new London' personified.

  Trafalgar Square, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 462 meters

  R.S. Hispaniola

  Arguably the best known of all floating restaurants, the R. S. Hispaniola has been moored alongside Victoria Embankment by Hungerford Bridge for years.

  Victoria Embankment, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 465 meters

  The National Dining Rooms

  'Food for the people' ought to be Oliver Peyton's rally call. Having scored a hit with Inn the Park, he set his sights on The National Gallery and took over the site once occupied by Crivelli's Garden.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 467 meters

  Charing Cross Hotel, The Terrace on the Strand

  Built in 1865, this Grade I-listed hotel 'stands as a monument to the power and confidence of the Victorian era.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 493 meters

  The Portrait Restaurant

  Famed for its awesome views of Trafalgar Square and the London skyline (ask for a window table when booking), this restaurant is a family-friendly venue par excellence, catering for hordes of visitors, business types, tourists and art-lovers.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 573 meters

  Terroirs Wine Bar & Restaurant

  A mightily impressive 25-page drinks booklet is a star attraction at this recently opened wine bar-cum-restaurant, which puts on a patriotic Gallic show with its predictable pictures, advertising posters, functional wooden furniture and French chansons warbling the background.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 596 meters

  Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, The Hampshire Bar and Restaurant

  Overlooking the bright lights of Leicester Square in the heart of theatre land, this is a tranquil retreat close to the bustle of the West End.

  Leicester Square, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 615 meters

  Mitsukoshi

  Tucked away in the basement of a snazzy Japanese department store, Mitsokushi has been serving traditionally based food to a knowledgeable crowd of shoppers, business people and tourists since 1985.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 634 meters

  Al Duca

  Classy Italian food without too many frills or astronomical prices is the avowed aim of this sophisticated restaurant just off Jermyn Street.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 652 meters

  Navajo Joe

  This adventurous experience attracts a wide interesting clientele, which reflects the essence Navajo Joe in Covent Garden. Joe's Bar in the basement offers a lively blend of music, food and drink, complete with dance area and DJs on Weds-Sat nights.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 655 meters

  Bedford & Strand

  Hidden away in a basement on the corner of Bedford Street and the Strand (hence the name), this popular rendezvous combines a retro 'wine room' and bar with a bistro and deli counter.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 668 meters

  Asia de Cuba

  Asia de Cuba is where Asian and Caribbean cuisine come together in an ultra modern restaurant at St Martin's Lane Hotel.

  Covent garden, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 689 meters

  The Criterion

  We are pleased to introduce this restaurant as a new addition to The UK Restaurant Guide for 2010. A full review will be published shortly.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 691 meters

  J Sheekey

  Joseph Sheekey set up his self-named restaurant in 1896, in a back alley just off Charing Cross Road. Since then, the place has become synonymous with seafood, and is now riding on a fashionable high as part of the group that also owns the ultra-fashionable Ivy and Le Caprice.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 692 meters

  L'Oranger

  This is a truly traditional top-end French restaurant, and arguably one of the most beautiful dining rooms in London. Beneath its glass domed ceiling, the long panelled room is decked out with shades of orange and green, antique mirrors and lavish floral arrangements; there's also a delightful courtyard for summertime alfresco meals.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 702 meters

  Adam Street Restaurant

  Built in 1769 by architect Robert Adam deep in vaults beneath The Strand, this is now a discreet hideaway and private members' club – although non-members are also welcome at lunchtime (although they are expected to pay a £10 cover charge).

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 704 meters

  Avenue Restaurant & Bar

  Plumb in the middle of well-heeled St James's, the Avenue aims for ultra-cool contemporary minimalism rather than oak-panelled opulence. It's a vast, white, box-like space dominated by one of the longest illuminated bars in town, plus a smattering of modern art and a grand piano for distraction.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 710 meters

  Giovanni's

  Those in the know reckon that Giovanni's is something of a rarity in theatreland - a genuine, family-run Italian restaurant of the old school that perfectly suited to a business lunch, a romantic dinner or a quick meal before of after the show.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 723 meters

  Wheeler's of St James's

  After an absence of more than 13 years, the old firm of Marco Pierre White and Sir Rocco Forte teamed up again to pitch camp on the former site of Pruniers – legendary bastion of old-school fish cookery in St James's.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 737 meters

  Just St James

  This glamorous venue in a lofty converted banking hall is a hot Mayfair destination, combining a luxurious ground-floor bar, marble columns and a sweeping staircase.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 737 meters

  Tale of India

  A typical 'no risks' curry house tucked away up an alley off theatreland's main drag, this is a handy spot for meals before or after the show.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 757 meters

  Quaglino's

  Resurrected in 1993, this 1930s icon has become a swaggering institution and a must-visit destination on the tourist map. It's the kind of place where you feel like a million dollars as you descend the fabulous staircase.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 757 meters

  County Hall Restaurant

  Housed in the old County Hall building, this contemporary hotel is famed for its splendid riverside setting and breathtaking views of Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and the Thames.

  Waterloo, South East London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 759 meters

  Beotys

  Beotys in St Martin's Lane was established in 1945 by the current owner's father and is a piece of living history and should definitely be on everyone's list of places to go and eat.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 762 meters

  Matsuri St James's

  A swish Mayfair address next to Quaglino's and behind Fortnum & Mason suggests well-groomed charm and style - and this long-running restaurant doesn't disappoint.

  Mayfair, West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 765 meters

  The Cavendish

  The original Cavendish was once owned and run by Rosa Lewis (the infamous 'Duchess of Duke Street' and darling of Edwardian society), and this bastion of Englishness remains among London's elite hotels - thanks to its polished service, attentive staff and wide-ranging facilities.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 771 meters

  Rules

  Established in 1798 and – reputedly – London's oldest surviving restaurant, Rules flies the flag for British food in a remarkably evocative dining room that is both lively yet comfortably familiar.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 773 meters

  Fortnum & Mason, Fountain Restaurant

  The grand old man of London's exclusive food emporiums, F & M has been around for more than three centuries, and continues to pull in a curious mix of the great and the good, enquiring tourists fascinated by all things English, and shoppers with appetites.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 778 meters

  Thai Pin

  A tiny theatreland bolthole for fans of easy-going Thai food, this pint-sized restaurant continues to please the showtime crowds and others with its good-value cooking.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 779 meters

  Le Meridien Piccadilly - The Terrace

  The classical world meets the contemporary at the Terrace Restaurant at Le Meridien Piccadilly, in the heart of the bustling West End.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 781 meters

  Fung Shing

  It's not just The UK Restaurant Guide who highly rate Fung Shing as a top quality Cantonese/Chinese restaurant, but the restaurant's own client list; regulars at Fung Shing include many celebrities and chefs such as Gordon Ramsey, Anton Mossiman, Marco Pierre White, Michel and Albert Roux, Antonio Carluccio, etc.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 782 meters

  Sake No Hana

  Alan Yau has emphatically stamped his mark on the London restaurant scene in recent years, having dreamt up Wagamama and set new standards with Hakkasan and Yauatcha.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 786 meters

  Abeno Too

  The younger sibling of Abeno is a discreet little place just off Charing Cross Road near Leicester Square tube station.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 788 meters

  Locale

  Situated within sight of the London Eye, this branch of Locale is a great favourite with tourists, although it also does a grand job in feeding the local populus.

  Waterloo, South East London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 791 meters

  Carluccio's

  Antonio Carluccio's new flagship venue occupies an imposing 1860s building that was once an auctioneer's but now houses a café, deli and private dining facilities spread over two floors.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 794 meters

  Imperial China

  An enchanting courtyard complete with a little bridge and a pretty pool filled with carp creates a striking first impression for visitors to this Soho Chinese restaurant.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 794 meters

  Mr Kong

  Back in business after a fire in 2007, the Kong family's Lisle Street restaurant remains one of the reliable fixtures of the ever-changing Soho Chinatown scene.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 795 meters

  Paradiso E Inferno

  A beautiful family owned restaurant located in the West End of London, Paridiso E Inferno is THE place to go for a traditional Italian eating experience.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 796 meters

  New Diamond

  A soup of salted eggs with pork and 'algae' (actually black sea moss) and a glazed steamed custard of three kinds of eggs (hen's, salted duck and 100-year-old) are just two of the weird delicacies to be unearthed at this Cantonese restaurant in the heart of Soho Chinatown.

  Soho, West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 804 meters

  Grace

  Located in the heart of Piccadilly Circus, Grace is a multi-room, multi-occasion venue - designed to take you seamlessly from day to night.

  Piccadilly Circus, West London

• Distance from Horse Guards: 805 meters

  Cinnamon Club

  New Indian cuisine at the Old Westminster Library through passion, pride and energy, The Cinnamon Club has gained a unique position in the London social and dining environment.

  Westminster, South West London